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The Cubs' win sets up a winner-takes-all Game 7 in Cleveland on Wednesday night

The Cubs haven't won the World Series since 1908, while the Indians haven't won since 1948

(CNN)What's one more day of suffering? Both the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians' fan bases have waited so long already.

The Cubs, powered in part by an Addison Russell grand slam and home runs from Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, have forced a decisive Game 7, winning Game 6 at Progressive Field in Cleveland in a 9-3 blowout. They now have the chance to win the World Series for the first time in 108 years.

Cubs starter Jake Arrieta got his second win of the series. He went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on three hits, walking three and striking out nine. The only damage done on his watch was a fourth-inning Mike Napoli RBI single, driving in Jason Kipnis, as well as by a Kipnis solo home run in the fifth.

"Jake was really good," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. "On his regular rest he was outstanding. We came out hitting the baseball. We looked more normal. We hit our home runs."

Game 7 is Wednesday in Cleveland, with first pitch scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET. Starting for the Indians will be Corey Kluber, who will try to win his third game this series. He'll face Chicago's Kyle Hendricks, who had a no decision in Game 3.

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The Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the World Series on Thursday, November 3. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3. The billy goat curse is dead. The Chicago Cubs are World Series champions at long last, winning their first Fall Classic in 108 years.

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The Chicago Cubs celebrate in the locker room.

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World Series MVP Ben Zobrist of the Cubs poses with The Commissioner's Trophy.

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Anthony Rizzo, David Ross, and Jason Heyward of the Cubs celebrate with actor John Cusack (far right).

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Bill Murray reacts on the field after the Cubs won.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs celebrates with Jason Heyward after scoring a run in the tenth inning of Game 7.

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The grounds crew covers the field during a rain delay before the start of the tenth inning in Game 7.

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Francisco Lindor of the Indians jumps over Chris Coghlan of the Cubs in the ninth inning in Game 7.

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Aroldis Chapman of the Chicago Cubs reacts after Rajai Davis of the Cleveland Indians (not pictured) hit a two-run homer during the eighth inning to tie the game 6-6 in Game 7.

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Rajai Davis of the Indians celebrates after hitting a two-run homer during the eighth inning to tie the Game 7 at 6-6.

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Indians fans react as they watch outside of Progressive Field during Game 7.

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Jon Lester of the Chicago Cubs reacts after retiring the side during the seventh inning of Game 7.

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David Ross of the Cubs reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning in Game 7.

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Jason Kipnis and Carlos Santana of the Cleveland Indians celebrate after scoring runs on a wild pitch during the fifth inning in Game 7.

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David Ross of the Cubs reacts after Jon Lester (not pictured) threw a wild pitch during the fifth inning, allowing 2 runs to score in Game 7.

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Javier Baez of the Cubs runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning in Game 7.

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Kris Bryant of the Cubs slides safely under Indians catcher Roberto Perez during the fourth inning of Game 7.

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Coco Crisp of the Indians hits a double during the third inning in Game 7.

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Francisco Lindor of the Indians tags out Kyle Schwarber of the Cubs during the third inning of Game 7.

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Kyle Hendricks of the Cubs throws during the first inning of Game 7.

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Dexter Fowler of the Cubs celebrates after hitting a lead off home run in the first inning of Game 7.

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The Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs stand for the national anthem prior to Game 7.

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The Cubs celebrate after defeating the Indians 9-3 in Game 6 to even the World Series 3-3.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs hits two-run homer during the ninth inning of Game 6.

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Aroldis Chapman of the Cubs races Francisco Lindor of the Indians to the bag during the seventh inning in Game 6.

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Addison Russell of the Cubs tosses the ball to Javier Baez (not pictured) for a force out in the sixth inning of Game 6.

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Jason Kipnis of the Indians rounds the bases after a home run during the fifth inning of Game 6.

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Jose Ramirez of the Indians makes a catch in the fifth inning in Game 6.

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Jake Arrieta of the Cubs is in action on the mound during Game 6.

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Indians fans congregate outside Progressive Field during game 6.

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Addison Russell of the Cubs celebrates after hitting a grand slam in the third inning of Game 6.

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Ben Zobrist of the Cubs collides with the Indians' Roberto Perez in the first inning of Game 6.

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Tyler Naquin and Lonnie Chisenhall of the Indians are unable to make a play in the first inning of Game 6.

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Kris Bryant of the Cubs hits a solo home run during the first inning of Game 6.

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A general view during Game 6 of the 2016 World Series.

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Dexter Fowler, left, and Anthony Rizzo, right, of the Cubs celebrate after beating the Indians 3-2 in Game 5.

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Fans celebrate after the Chicago Cubs win in Game 5.

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Javier Baez, left, Jason Heyward, center, and Kris Bryant of the Cubs celebrate after Game 5.

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Jason Heyward of the Chicago Cubs steals second base past Jason Kipnis of the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning in Game 5.

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Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward catches a fly ball hit by Indians' Trevor Bauer during the third inning of Game 5.

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The Cubs' Kris Bryant, left, celebrates with Ben Zobrist after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of Game 5.

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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer throws during the first inning of Game 5.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reaches for a ball bounced off from catcher David Ross who was trying to catch a foul ball hit by Cleveland's Carlos Santana during the second inning of Game 5.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws during the first inning of Game 5.

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Chicago Cubs fans outside of Wrigley Field before Game 5.

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Francisco Lindor, left, and Brandon Guyer, right, of the Cleveland Indians celebrate after beating the Chicago Cubs 7-2 in Game 4 of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on Saturday, October 29, in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler can't make the catch on a double hit by Cleveland Indians' Coco Crisp during the seventh inning of Game 4.

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Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana wears socks with the team logo before Game 4.

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Francisco Lindor of the Cleveland Indians hits a single off of John Lackey of the Chicago Cubs in the third inning in Game 4.

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Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis collides with Cubs Jason Heyward as Kipnis turns a double play on a ball hit by the Cubs Javier Baez during the second inning of Game 4.

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Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana hits a home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey during the second inning of Game 4.

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Cleveland's Corey Kluber is safe at first as Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo can't make a play on a wild throw by third baseman Kris Bryant during the second inning of Game 4.

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Indians center fielder Rajai Davis can't catch the ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Dexter Fowler during the first inning of Game 4.

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Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws during the first inning of Game 4.

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Cubs' Anthony Rizzo hits an RBI single during the first inning of Game 4.

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Francisco Lindor and Brandon Guyer of the Indians celebrate after beating the Cubs 1-0 in Game 3.

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Ben Zobrist of the Cubs reacts after striking out in the ninth inning in Game 3.

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Bryan Shaw of the Indians throws a pitch during the seventh inning in Game 3.

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Actor Bill Murray sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch in Game 3.

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Michael Martinez of the Cleveland Indians scores a run during the seventh inning in Game 3.

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Coco Crisp of the Indians breaks his bat hitting an RBI single during the seventh inning in Game 3.

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Fans cheer in the stands after the fifth inning in Game 3.

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Justin Grimm of the Cubs reacts after a double play during the fifth inning in Game 3.

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Addison Russell of the Cubs turns an inning-ending double play in the fifth inning in Game 3.

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Willson Contreras of the Cubs throws to second baseman Javier Baez for an out on a bunt attempt by Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin in Game 3.

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Francisco Lindor of the Indians hits a single in the fourth inning in Game 3.

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Addison Russell of the Cubs makes a diving catch for an out during the third inning in Game 3.

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Josh Tomlim of the Indians pitches in the first inning in Game 3.

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A Teddy Roosevelt impersonator stands outside Wrigley Field prior to Game 3.

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Dexter Fowler of the Cubs celebrates with Jason Heyward after defeating the Indians 5-1 in Game 2.

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Designated hitter Carlos Santana of the Indians reacts after striking out during the seventh inning in Game 2.

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Jason Kipnis of the Indians is unable to handle the ball as Willson Contreras of the Cubs slides safely into second during the seventh inning in Game 2.

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Indians fans hold up a sign in the stands during the sixth inning in Game 2.

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Ben Zobrist of the Cubs in action at the plate in Game 2.

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Relief pitcher Zach McAllister and shortstop Francisco Lindor of the Indians react during fifth inning in Game 2.

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Jake Arrieta of the Cubs throws a pitch during the fourth inning of Game 2. He had a no hitter through five innings.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs celebrates scoring a run on an RBI single hit by Kyle Schwarber (not pictured) during the third inning in Game 2.

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Kyle Schwarber of the Cubs hits an RBI single during the third inning in Game 2.

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Francisco Lindor of the Indians dives back to first on an attempted pick-off in Game 2.

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Jake Arrieta of the Cubs throws a pitch during the first inning in Game 2.

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Kris Bryant of the Cubs hits a single during the first inning in Game 2.

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Francisco Lindor, left, and Rajai Davis of the Cleveland Indians celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs 6-0 in the Game 1.

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Cleveland's Roberto Perez hits a three-run homer in Game 1.

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Javier Baez of the Cubs tags out Cleveland's Francisco Lindor as he tries to steal second base in Game 1.

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Cubs catcher David Ross falls after catching a pop fly by Cleveland's Lonnie Chisenhall in Game 1.

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Cleveland fans react to a strikeout in Game 1.

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Cleveland outfielder Rajai Davis catches a ball hit by the Cubs' Willson Contreras in Game 1.

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Jon Lester of the Cubs throws a pitch in Game 1.

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Cleveland Indians fans show their enthusiasm during the first game in Game 1.

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Addison Russell of the Cubs catches a ball hit by Cleveland's Jason Kipnis in Game 1.

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Cleveland's Jose Ramirez rounds a base after hitting a double in Game 1.

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Cleveland starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws a pitch. Kluber set a World Series record with eight strikeouts in the first three innings in Game 1.

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Fireworks explode over Progressive Field in Cleveland prior to Game 1.

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The Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908, the longest drought in baseball. The Indians currently have the second-longest dry spell, last winning in 1948. The 174 combined seasons between titles for the two clubs is the most in World Series history.

By the end of Wednesday night, one city will feel pure euphoria. For the other, the misery will continue.

"I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's a really important game tomorrow," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "And we'll be really excited to play. You learn from your mistakes and then move on quickly, and we'll do that.

"It will be exciting to come to the ballpark tomorrow. Shoot, I might just wear my uniform home. I might get ice cream on it though, so maybe I better not."

Cubs rock Tomlin

Cleveland starting pitcher Josh Tomlin, who had last pitched in Game 3 and was coming off just three days' rest, got rocked early by the heart of the Cubs' lineup.

In the top of the first inning, Bryant homered to left for the first run of the game. It was his second consecutive game with a homer and would finish Tuesday night 4-for-5.

The next batter, Rizzo, singled. A Ben Zobrist single advanced Rizzo to third.

And then, a defensive nightmare for Cleveland. Russell hit a shallow fly ball to right-center field that looked playable, but it dropped between center fielder Tyler Naquin and right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall for a double. Rizzo and Zobrist scored, while a Kipnis throwing error sent Russell to third. That made it 3-0.

"Lonnie went hard after it, as he should, but it's Naquin's ball," Francona said. "He was playing on that side, and he's the center fielder. And I think at the end there, as Lonnie was kind of pulling off, Naquin was yelling, 'It's yours. You got it.' It's pretty loud anyway. I think we kind of told Nake especially playing on that side, that's his ball. Just take charge and take it. Kind of made it hard on Lonnie because you've got to go hard until you hear something.

"That was an unfortunate play, because that we thought we were out of the inning with one, kind of regroup, and instead it's three and JT had to keep pitching."

It didn't get any better for Tomlin in the third, as a walk to Kyle Schwarber and base hits from Rizzo and Zobrist loaded the bases.

Francona pulled his starter for Dan Otero, but the floodgates already had been opened. On a 2-0 count, Russell launched a 91 mph pitch from Otero to center field for a grand slam and a 7-0 lead.

At 22 years old, Russell is the second-youngest player to hit a grand slam in the World Series. Only Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle, who was two weeks shy of his 22nd birthday in 1953, did that at a younger age. Russell also tied the all-time record for RBIs in a single World Series game with six.

"That's pretty cool, you know," Russell said. "Tomorrow there is obviously an opportunity to break that record.

"We've been doing this all year, been breaking records, been putting in new history in history books, and you wouldn't even be able to tell that just from us group of guys. Everyone's so professional. Everyone gets along together. It's a great bunch of guys and they pick each other up."